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What is Angeliq?

Angeliq is a combination drug used to treat symptoms of menopause. There is not a generic version of Angeliq currently available. The average Angeliq cash price can be expensive at about $224 for a one-month supply (one pack) of tablets. You can significantly lower your Angeliq cost by using our free and reusable Angeliq savings card any time you fill your prescription at a local pharmacy that participates with Rx.com.

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What is Angeliq ?

Angeliq is a combination drug used to treat symptoms of menopause. There is not a generic version of Angeliq currently available. The average Angeliq cash price can be expensive at about $224 for a one-month supply (one pack) of tablets. You can significantly lower your Angeliq cost by using our free and reusable Angeliq savings card any time you fill your prescription at a local pharmacy that participates with Rx.com.
  • Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever
  • Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, numbness in your hands, feet, or lips
  • Unusual vaginal bleeding, spotting, itching, or discharge
  • Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
  • Blurred or other changes in vision
  • Breast lumps or tenderness
  • Chest pain that may spread, trouble breathing, coughing up blood
  • Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
  • Pregnancy after menopause is not likely, but if you think you could be pregnant, tell your doctor. This medicine could harm an unborn baby.
  • Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have endometriosis, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, hereditary angioedema, lupus, migraine headaches, porphyria, thyroid problems, edema (swelling), heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, high cholesterol, or a history of cancer. Tell you doctor if you have had your uterus (womb) removed (hysterectomy). Tell your doctor if you have had liver problems caused by pregnancy or estrogen, if you smoke, or if you are having surgery that will require inactivity for a long time.
  • This medicine may cause the following problems: Increased risk of heart attack, stroke, or blood clotsIncreased risk of endometrial, breast, or uterine cancerIncreased risk of dementia (especially in women 65 years of age or older)Gallbladder problemEye or vision problemsHigh blood pressureHigh cholesterol or fats in the bloodThyroid problems
  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
  • Unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge
  • Vision blurring or loss
What is Angeliq used for?
Angeliq is used in postmenopausal women who still have a uterus to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats caused by menopause. The higher strength (0.5 mg drospirenone / 1 mg estradiol) is also approved to treat moderate to severe vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause, though for vaginal symptoms alone a topical vaginal product is usually considered first. It is taken as one tablet daily, continuously. It is not approved for preventing osteoporosis and is not intended for premenopausal women.
Is there a generic version of Angeliq?
A generic drospirenone and estradiol tablet was FDA-approved in late 2025 (October 2025, for the 0.5 mg / 1 mg strength), but it is not yet widely available at US pharmacies, so most prescriptions are still filled as the brand. Ask your pharmacist whether they can get the generic, and check today's price for both the brand and the generic before you fill, since availability and price are changing. There is no approved generic for the lower 0.25 mg / 0.5 mg strength. If cost is a barrier, you can also ask your prescriber whether a different menopausal hormone therapy that has a generic, such as estradiol tablets or an estradiol-norethindrone combination tablet, would be appropriate for you.
What are the most common side effects of Angeliq?
The side effects reported most often are abdominal or stomach pain, vaginal (female genital tract) bleeding, breast pain or discomfort, and headache. Because drospirenone is related to spironolactone, Angeliq can also raise potassium levels in some people, especially those with kidney problems or those taking certain blood pressure or potassium-affecting medicines. Contact your provider about any abnormal or recurring vaginal bleeding, and get emergency help for signs of a blood clot, stroke, or heart attack.
Who should not take Angeliq?
Angeliq should not be used by anyone with undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding; known, suspected, or a past history of breast cancer; another estrogen-dependent cancer; a current or past blood clot in the legs or lungs; active arterial clotting disease such as a stroke or heart attack, or a history of either; a known clotting disorder such as protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficiency; liver impairment or disease; kidney impairment; adrenal insufficiency; known or suspected pregnancy; or a serious allergic reaction to Angeliq. It is also only for women who still have a uterus, and it is not for premenopausal women. Review your full medical history with your provider before starting.
How much does Angeliq cost without insurance?
The cash price for Angeliq varies by pharmacy, strength, and ZIP code, so it pays to compare rather than assume. A generic was FDA-approved in late 2025 but is not yet widely stocked, so ask whether your pharmacy can supply it and price both options. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price at pharmacies near you and to pull up a free Rx.com coupon you can show the pharmacist. The coupon is a cash-discount tool, so it can be used if you are uninsured, on Medicare, or paying cash. It cannot be combined with insurance on the same fill, so use whichever price is lower.
Is Angeliq the same as birth control?
No. Even though Angeliq contains hormones found in some contraceptives, it is not birth control and must not be used to prevent pregnancy. It is a menopausal hormone therapy for postmenopausal women, and it is not indicated for premenopausal women. It also should not be used if you are pregnant or think you might be.
How much does Angeliq cost without insurance?
The price of Angeliq without insurance varies by pharmacy, dosage, and quantity. Rx.com compares cash prices at more than 60,000 US pharmacies so you can find the lowest price near you.
What are the common side effects of Angeliq?
Common side effects of Angeliq may include: Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, numbness in your hands, feet, or lips, Unusual vaginal bleeding, spotting, itching, or discharge, Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking, Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list — consult your pharmacist or doctor for full side effect information.
Is there a generic version of Angeliq?
Generic versions may be available for Angeliq. Generics contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs and are typically 80–90% cheaper. Search Angeliq on Rx.com to compare generic and brand prices at pharmacies near you.
What is the cheapest pharmacy for Angeliq?
The cheapest pharmacy for Angeliq depends on your location and dosage. Rx.com compares prices at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Kroger, Costco, and thousands of independent pharmacies. Enter your ZIP code on Rx.com to find the lowest price for Angeliq near you.

Angeliq Coupons & Prices

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Angeliq prices by dosage

Lowest cash price with a free Rx.com coupon vs. the average retail price.

Dosage Quantity Retail price Rx.com price
1 package (28 tablets), 0.5-1mg · Disp Pack 28 $226.78 $187.08
1 package (28 tablets), 0.25-0.5mg · Disp Pack 28 $220.97 $187.08

Cash prices near ZIP 77433; updated regularly. Actual pharmacy price may vary.

An Angeliq coupon from Rx.com can lower what you pay at the pharmacy counter for Angeliq (drospirenone and estradiol), the brand-name daily tablet used to treat moderate to severe menopause symptoms in women who still have a uterus. A generic drospirenone and estradiol tablet was FDA-approved in late 2025, but it is not yet widely available at US pharmacies, so most people are still filling the brand. Cash prices can differ a lot from one pharmacy to the next in the same town. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price at pharmacies near you, and check the price for both the brand and the generic, since availability is changing. Then show the free coupon to the pharmacist. It works whether you are uninsured, on Medicare, or simply paying cash because your plan will not cover this drug.

What is Angeliq and how does it work?

Angeliq is a combination menopausal hormone therapy (HRT) tablet that contains two active ingredients: estradiol, a form of estrogen, and drospirenone, a progestin. It is taken as one tablet every day, continuously, from a 28-day pack with no break week. Estrogen is the part that relieves menopause symptoms. The progestin is added because estrogen taken alone can raise the risk of cancer of the uterine lining (endometrial cancer) in women who still have a uterus, and drospirenone helps protect against that. Women who have had a hysterectomy generally do not need a progestin at all, so Angeliq is intended for women with an intact uterus.

The FDA-approved uses depend on the strength. The lower strength (0.25 mg drospirenone / 0.5 mg estradiol) is approved for moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats (vasomotor symptoms) due to menopause. The higher strength (0.5 mg drospirenone / 1 mg estradiol) is approved for those same symptoms and for moderate to severe vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause, although for vaginal symptoms alone a topical vaginal product is usually considered first. Drospirenone is derived from spironolactone and has mild anti-mineralocorticoid activity, which is why it can also affect potassium and fluid balance. Angeliq is not birth control, is not for premenopausal women, and is not approved for preventing osteoporosis. This is general information, not medical advice, so talk with your own provider about whether Angeliq fits your situation.

Angeliq cost and savings: manufacturer card vs. Rx.com cash coupon

Angeliq is made by Bayer, and Bayer runs an official savings-card website for its products. Copay-savings cards like these are typically limited to people with commercial (employer or marketplace) insurance, and they generally cannot be used if you have Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or other government coverage. Enrollment, eligibility, and benefit terms vary and change over time, so check Bayer's official savings site directly rather than relying on a third-party page, and ask about any patient-assistance program if you are uninsured and have a limited income. If you are commercially insured and qualify, a manufacturer program is often the cheapest route, but it is still worth comparing against the cash price.

The Rx.com coupon is different: it is a cash-discount coupon, not insurance and not a copay card. That means it is available to you when a manufacturer card is not, including if you are uninsured, on Medicare, or if the card is declined at the register. Comparison shopping is the main lever you have, because cash prices for the same 28-day pack can vary widely between a chain, a grocery-store pharmacy, and an independent. A generic drospirenone and estradiol tablet has been FDA-approved but is not yet stocked at most US pharmacies, so ask your pharmacist whether it is available where you fill, and price both the brand and the generic before you decide. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you, print or show the coupon, and hand it to the pharmacist before they ring up the prescription. You cannot combine the coupon with your insurance on the same fill, so use whichever is lower on that day.

Angeliq alternatives and how they compare

A generic version of Angeliq (drospirenone and estradiol tablets, 0.5 mg / 1 mg) was approved by the FDA in October 2025, but it has not yet launched broadly in US pharmacies, and there is no approved generic for the lower 0.25 mg / 0.5 mg strength. Until the generic is on your pharmacy's shelf, the pharmacist cannot simply swap it in, so it is worth asking whether it is stocked and comparing today's price for both. If cost is still the problem, ask your prescriber whether a different hormone therapy would work for you. Several other menopausal hormone products are available, and some of them do have generic versions:

  • Estradiol tablets and Climara (estradiol patch) supply estrogen alone. These are typically paired with a separate progestin if you still have a uterus, and oral estradiol is widely available as a generic.
  • Estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets are a combined estrogen-plus-progestin pill similar in concept to Angeliq, and generic versions of that combination are on the market.
  • Prempro combines conjugated estrogens with medroxyprogesterone acetate; Premarin is the estrogen-only conjugated-estrogens product.
  • Bijuva is a combination capsule of estradiol with progesterone.

These are not interchangeable at the pharmacy counter. Prices for all of them vary by pharmacy and ZIP code, so compare rather than assuming any one is the cheaper choice. The progestin in Angeliq (drospirenone) is unique among these products and carries its own potassium-related cautions, and it is the reason some women are prescribed Angeliq rather than another combination. Only your prescriber can decide whether a switch makes sense; if it does, bring the alternative back here and check its cash price with a coupon.

Safety, side effects, and who should not take Angeliq

Angeliq's FDA label carries a boxed warning, the agency's most serious warning. In the Women's Health Initiative study, estrogen plus progestin therapy was linked to increased risks of stroke, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and heart attack, and to an increased risk of probable dementia in postmenopausal women 65 and older. Estrogen plus progestin therapy also increased the risk of invasive breast cancer. Estrogen used without a progestin increases the risk of endometrial cancer, which is why drospirenone is included in Angeliq. Because of this, Angeliq should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia, and the guidance is to use the lowest dose that works for the shortest time that meets your treatment goals. Any abnormal or recurring vaginal bleeding should be evaluated by your provider.

Because drospirenone is related to spironolactone, Angeliq can raise blood potassium (hyperkalemia). It is contraindicated in kidney impairment, and your provider may want to check your potassium if you take an ACE inhibitor, an ARB, a potassium-sparing diuretic or aldosterone blocker, potassium supplements, heparin, or NSAIDs regularly. Angeliq should not be used if you have undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding; known, suspected, or a history of breast cancer; another estrogen-dependent cancer; a current or past blood clot (DVT or PE); active arterial clotting disease such as a stroke or heart attack, or a history of either; a known clotting disorder such as protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficiency; liver impairment or disease; adrenal insufficiency; known or suspected pregnancy; or a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis or angioedema) to Angeliq. Other conditions that call for caution include gallbladder disease, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, low thyroid, fluid retention, endometriosis, asthma, migraine, epilepsy, and lupus; long-term use may also carry a possible increased ovarian cancer risk. The most common side effects reported are abdominal or stomach pain, vaginal bleeding, breast pain or discomfort, and headache. This page is educational and is not medical advice; review your full history and medication list with your healthcare provider.

Sources & accuracy

This Angeliq information was written and reviewed against authoritative U.S. medical sources — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine), DailyMed, and FDA prescribing information — and checked for accuracy. It is provided for education and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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